'95 525iT Bix Six Manual Conversion?

Bigbyrd8 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-20-2005, 06:47 PM

I've got a '95 525iT with 192hp and the worst tranny I've ever driven. I know the big six from the M5 or the 535i will fit along with a 5 or 6spd. Anybody know how to go about that? I'm not willing to give up the wagon's practicality, but what a dog it is. And I can't stand to drive automatic anymore. Does anyone know if there is a mod shop that is capable of doing this conversion, or where I can find more info?

Rybak · #2 (**permalink**) 06-16-2007, 12:14 AM

I'm not sure that 6-speed manual will fit into m50b25... 5-speed manual gearbox from e34 will be ok for sure

legendary · #3 (**permalink**) 06-17-2007, 07:01 PM

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kesslerbmw · #4 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007, 06:33 PM

5 speed form another e34 or e36 or you could use a euro M3 6spd. Those would be your options.

attack eagle · #5 (**permalink**) 11-13-2007, 01:12 AM

did you read mr project's m30 into a touring swap thread on BF.C?

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shrike071 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-16-2007, 08:48 AM

Installing the S38 (M5) into the wagon is a rather large undertaking - far more involved than a simple drop-in swap, not to mention the particulars with that specific engine in regards to maintenance. You could get some more grunt by doing a forced-induction setup on the M50 or an S50/S52 swap. They'll run you about the same amount of $. The M50 has been proven to handle more than a fair amount of boost with no problems. It's not uncommon to see 300 RWHP - on-par with an M5, for about 1/2 the cost and none of the maintenance.

The transmission conversion is quite common and well within the realm of a skilled DIY'er. Attack Eagle is doing a conversion now, and a few others (myself included) on another forum have done it as well. The 6 speed is a little more involved, but nothing is impossible as long as your bank account can handle it.

This link has a writeup, as well as links to an S52 swap and an M30 swap.
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